Brad McClelland: Last News

Viewers are just a few weeks into a long, hot and rather dramatic summer of love thanks to ITV and Love Island – that's set to get hotter. In the short few weeks it's been on, the show has already brought with it plenty of scenes of high tension, surprises and an awkward run in with an ex – and that’s not mentioning the recouplings, dumpings and bombshells.

Love Island star Brad McClelland is "struggling" with the death of his Nana as he announced she sadly passed away last week on March 27.The reality TV hunk, who entered 2021's summer series as a labourer from Northumberland, has shared a statement on his heartbreaking loss, as he reflected on everything his grandmother did for him since he was a baby. Brad, who was reported to be dating footballer Harry Maguire's sister Daisy last year, also noted that his relationship with his nan wasn't the same as most, as she brought him up as his parent and closest family member.

supports HTML5 videoIt was expected that when Love Island star Rachel Finni called out three male contestants for humiliating her on a public platform, others would seize the opportunity to capitalise on the spotlight. Kaz Kamwi became a stunning example of how to handle such a situation with class and as an ally. She spoke out to offer nothing but support to Rachel while rightfully condemning the behaviour of Brad McClleland, Jake Cornish, Aaron Francis and Tyler Cruickshank, who mocked the star during an Instagram live and suggested she wasn’t worthy of being a ‘bombshell’ during last year’s series of the ITV2 dating show. Rachel admittedly didn’t have the best experience on Love Island and has previously spoken of how she felt used in the villa, notably by Brad who claimed to be interested in her only to make very little effort in building a connection in the days after she arrived as a bombshell. She was eventually dumped from the villa.Love Island has long had a problem with the inclusion of women of colour on the show, with few success stories across the seven previous seasons and Rachel unfortunately is one casualty.

Love Island season seven contestants, Brad McClelland and Tyler Cruickshank have publicly apologised to their former co-star Rachel Finni after ‘humiliating’ her in a video where they laughed at a comment about her appearance. Brad, 26, and Tyler, also 26, along with Jake Cornish, 25, and Aaron Francis, 24, took part in an Instagram Live video, and they were seen seemingly laughing at 29 year old Rachel’s expense, after a member of the public commented, saying: “Rachel, yet again, not a bombshell”. The incident has seen Rachel take to her own social media to slam them as ‘nobodies’ and ‘f**ckboys’, and, amongst revealing her anguish at the situation, she also revealed that it caused her to wish she had never taken part in the popular ITV series.

Former Love Islanders Brad McClelland and Aaron Francis have taken to Instagram to swoon over newly-announced contestant on Love Island, Gemma Owen.The 19 year old dressage rider is the daughter of former England and Liverpool football ace, Michael Owen, being the offspring of an existing celebrity, her signing is no doubt a coup for the popular ITV dating show. Love Island announced she was one of the first contestants, writing: “International dressage rider Gemma is trading in her riding boots to score a strapping lad #LoveIsland " Brad, who appeared on the seventh series of Love Island in 2021, commented on the photo with a number of fire emojis.

Love Island stars Lucinda Strafford and Brad McClelland were reportedly involved in a bust up over the weekend. Brad, 26, and an unnamed male are said to have "squared up" in a nightclub after 21 year old Lucinda was reportedly seen having "intimate chats" with both of them.

Lucinda Strafford has said her relationship with Brad McClelland is in its "early stages" after they were photographed holding hands on a night out together.The 21 year old opened up on the romance as she appeared on Love Island's spin-off show Aftersun alongside Aaron Francis, who she coupled up with on the show once Brad had left the villa. Host Laura Whitmore grilled the online fashion boutique owner about the snaps of her and the 26 year old that emerged over the weekend.

With time spent outside of the villa catching up with family and friends, Love Island’s Brad McClelland has been catching up on his time on the show, saying he finds it “strange” watching it back. Brad left the villa by choice when he and his then partner Lucinda were voted the least compatible couple, meaning one of them would have to go home.

It was her big moment in the spotlight. But now Love Island's Rachel Finni has been forced to self-isolate at home after being contacted by the NHS track and trace app.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland was all smiles as he shared a sweet snap after reuniting with his nan on his return to the UK after being dumped from the villa. Despite the harsh twist that saw Brad, 26, and Lucinda Strafford, 21, having to choose one of them to leave, he was beaming in the shot he shared on his Instagram as he cuddled his nan.

We’re only on week two of Love Island yet we’ve already been treated to some iconic on-camera moments. And while the recoupling has certainly caused some very watchable drama, it’s the inside look into the Islanders’ skincare routines that we look forward to seeing the most.

Love Island viewers have jumped to the defence of Faye Winter after her partner Brad McClelland said he fancies her "the least" out of the girls. The 26 year old lettings manager is currently couple up with labourer Brad, also 26, after he stole her from Hugo Hammond in the very first episode.

Amber Gill has revealed a surprising connection to one of this year's Love Island stars, Brad McClelland – and she doesn't seem too impressed to see him in the villa.The 23 year old, who won the hit ITV2 dating show with then-boyfriend Greg O'Shea in 2019, took to Twitter with the rest of the nation on Monday night to give commentary on the first episode of the new series. Amber shocked fans when she tweeted that new hopeful Brad, 26, had been linked to one of her friends before jetting off to Majorca.The beauty wrote to her 278,000 followers: "Brad was speaking to one of my friends at some point.

Hey guys! It's Olivia Attwood here and I'm so excited to be sharing my thoughts on this year's Love Island with you all. I think the cast looks like a really strong bunch, I'm quite impressed.

Love Island’s Brad McClelland, 25 has revealed that his grandmother, with whom he shares a home in Northumberland, has no idea that her grandson might have sex on TV. Her favourite shows are Emmerdale, Coronation Street and EastEnders and she’s never seen an episode of Love Island.

Love Island's Brad McClelland transformed his body before he signed up for the reality dating show. Brad, 26, was announced as part of the lineup of sexy singletons ready to take the Love Island villa by storm next week.